Hillarys, WA 6032
A well-connected Perth pocket that renters keep coming back to.
- Urban convenience
- $490/wk Median
- 13.5% Renters
Hillarys Rental Market Statistics
- Population
- 11.2k
- Median age
- 44
- Median weekly rent
- $490
- To the CBD
- 19.4km
- Walkability
- 6.8
- Schools within 3 km
- 7
ABS 2021 Census
Hillarys Neighbourhood & Lifestyle
Beach & Coast
A coastal walking track links the area to neighbouring beaches, a genuine weekend ritual for locals.
Dining
A dining strip that punches above its weight — a solid spread of cuisines within easy walking distance of most homes.
Fitness & Outdoors
Sporting ovals and courts are well used year-round, with local clubs drawing a loyal weekend crowd.
Shopping
Weekend markets bring out the neighbourhood — local produce, secondhand finds and a genuinely social start to the day.
Signature Spotlight
Urban Convenience
Hillarys is one of Perth's well-used inner and middle-ring renter suburbs — 11,200 residents, a smaller but steady 13.5% renter share, and a median weekly rent of $490 that puts it above the city average for the area. Convenient without the premium of the very centre.
Around Hillarys
Hillarys Plaza
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Hillarys Plaza
A well-used local strip — a handful of shops, cafés and the everyday essentials within walking distance.
Available Rental Properties in Hillarys
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Frequently Asked Questions about Renting in Hillarys
Real questions renters ask before moving to Hillarys.
How much does it cost to rent in Hillarys?
Based on 2021 ABS Census data, the median weekly rent in Hillarys is $490. Actual asking rents will vary by property size and condition, but $490 a week is the reliable long-run benchmark for the suburb as a whole.
Is Hillarys family-friendly for renters?
Hillarys has around 7 school options within 3km, and the area is a common choice for renting families thanks to its quieter streets. At $490/wk median, it's above the city average compared to the rest of Perth.
Is Hillarys a good suburb for renters?
Yes. Hillarys has a 13.5% renter rate according to the 2021 ABS Census, meaning a smaller but steady share of residents rent rather than own. The suburb has a reasonable spread of rental stock across unit and house types.
What's the community like in Hillarys?
Locals describe Hillarys as friendly and easy to settle into, with an active community calendar. Population sits at 11,200, giving the suburb a solidly-sized feel.
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